Reneé Rapp - What Can I Do: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "What Can I Do" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

         C
Your boyfriend's in the bathroom and
I'm holding your hand
I wonder if he notices the things that I can
 F
You don't even get it, no you don't understand
I want you but I know I'm only one of your friends
C
I know all about you, all your favorite things
I listen to your stories, all your wildest dreams
     F
And you go on for hours, say he's not what you need
 F                                               Dm
You know you're too good for him, but if it were me

                    G7
I'd give you everything (mmm)

Chorus:
               C
So what can I do (ooh, ooh, ooh)
So you feel it too (ooh, ooh, ooh)
      F
Cause I just want to say it, but I'm scared if I do
You weren't looking at me the way I look at you
           C
What can I do (ooh, ooh, ooh)
So you feel it too (ooh, ooh, ooh)
     F
I'd rather keep on lying than to tell you the truth
So I'll be here forever wondering what can I,
            C
what can I do

I'm sorry, but I'm picturin' you kissin' my neck
You comin' over late at night to be in my bed
'Cause I swear that you feel it,
but then I second guess
I don't know if you see us how I do in my head

I'd give you everything, hmm

Chorus:
So what can I do? (What can I do?) Ooh-ooh
So you feel it too? (You feel it too?) Ooh-ooh
'Cause I just wanna say it, but I'm scared if I do
You ain't lookin' at me the way I look at you
So what can I do? (What can I do?) Ooh-ooh
So you feel it too? (You feel it too?) Ooh-ooh
I'd rather keep on lyin' than to tell you the truth
So I'll be here forever wonderin' what can I,
 what can I do?

What can I do?
You feel it too?
What can I say?
Are, are you?
Are, are you?


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

C

Guitar chord C

Dm

Guitar chord Dm

F

Guitar chord F

G7

Guitar chord G7

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "What Can I Do" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "What Can I Do" by Reneé Rapp.